Dennis Hildeby to Back Up Anthony Stolarz Against Bruins
Following the placement of Cayden Primeau on waivers and Joseph Woll’s conditioning stint with the Toronto Marlies, Dennis Hildeby is expected to make his season debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Upcoming Game and Goalkeeper Roles
Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube confirmed Hildeby will back up Anthony Stolarz for the team's upcoming game against the Boston Bruins, where Stolarz will be making his 12th start of the season.
Williams' Recent Moves
- Joseph Woll has been sent to the Marlies for conditioning.
- Having Hildeby down with the Marlies as a backup no longer was practical.
- Primeau’s performance across three starts, registering a 2-1-0 record and a .838 save percentage, led the Leafs to place him on waivers.
Player Performance Stats
- Dennis Hildeby, 24, holds a 2-2-1 record this season with the Marlies and a .890 save percentage.
- He also posted a .920 save percentage across three preseason games with the Maple Leafs.
- Cayden Primeau, 26, recorded a 2-1-0 mark with a .838 save percentage in his three starts this season.
Potential Starting Role Against Hurricanes
Though not officially confirmed, it is expected Hildeby will start when the Maple Leafs face the Carolina Hurricanes, considering the back-to-back game schedule and the low likelihood of Stolarz starting consecutive games.
"Dennis Hildeby is set to make his Toronto Maple Leafs season debut soon." – Craig Berube
Primeau was placed on waivers after three games in net, signaling the team’s readiness to move forward with Hildeby backing up Stolarz.
Summary
Dennis Hildeby is poised to take a larger role in goal for the Maple Leafs, reflecting changes in the team’s goaltending lineup ahead of crucial back-to-back games.
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